Joining CFTally when I moved to Tallahassee was the daunting first step to taking control of my health. I went from barely moving all day to intense exercise, and stairs (or sitting and walking for that matter) were my enemy that first week. I was embarrassed by my...

I still recall my first conversation with Greg about Crossfit in 2013. I had just come back from a two month hospital internship in Nicaragua. Being there made me realize how out of shape I was, since there were no working elevators at the hospital and I was there...

“I can’t do Crossfit. There’s, like, NO way.” At least that’s what I had always told myself, based on my limited knowledge of the sport, which came almost entirely from friends’ social media posts and one rather critical article, warning about the dire consequences of...

In 2014, I weighed 275 lbs. and couldn’t run more than a quarter mile at a stretch. Although I had the strength that came with being a naturally big guy, I had no stamina, no core strength and no capacity for cardio. I carried the weight well, but I was woefully out...

I grew up resenting athletes and jocks and heavily identifying as a lovable sidekick, a chubby nerd. When I joined Crossfit I was hesitant; I knew that I was never going to be a typical before and after picture, and I strongly questioned the worth of the financial...

I’m coming up on my 8th year as a member of Crossfit Tallahassee. It struck me recently that that is a pretty long time. I haven’t had a hobby, job, or even relationship that has lasted that long. (Not yet anyway, love you hubby) It made me reflect on why it has been...

I started working out at Crossfit Tallahassee in June of 2017. So far, it's been an absolutely awesome experience and I'm glad I made the decision to sign up. When I first showed up, it was hard. And guess what, it's STILL HARD ... but I like hard. If you're like me...

In my quest for fitness, I’ve done most of the typical things over the years (gym memberships, hiring personal trainers, boot camps, running club, Zumba, step, spin or whatever classes); always willing to try the next fitness craze. When I first heard about CrossFit...

After moving to Tallahassee in January 2014 after living in Sarasota for 40 years, I found keeping up with my prior fitness routine was not working out so well. Being a colon cancer survivor of 18 years and undergoing very extensive treatments at a very young age,...